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Case report shows successful surgical resection and reconstruction of the chest wall in a patient with plasmacytoma, suggesting a potential treatment pathway.
Localized sternal plasmacytoma is a rare and aggressive oncologic condition. Surgical resection followed by radiotherapy offers the highest chance of cure. Radical resection of the chest wall is technically feasible and is associated with improved outcomes. Subsequent reconstruction using meshes, plates, and both autologous and allogenic tissues allows for the restoration of chest wall function and may prolong survival. Patients with solitary plasmacytoma require close follow-up to monitor for local recurrence or distant disease progression. We present a case of a 63-year-old man diagnosed with a differentiated plasmacytoma of the manubrium. Successful resection and anterior chest wall reconstruction were performed.
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